Nationals vs Cubs MLB Handicapping

Courtesy of OddsShark.com The Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Wrigley Field. The Nationals will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Gio Gonzalez in this game. Gonzalez has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season. The Cubs will counter Gonzalez with Matt Garza. Righthander Garza has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Cubs listed as 112-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Washington was a 2-1 winner in its last match on the road against the Cubs. They won as -140 favorites, while the total score of 3 made winners of UNDER bettors. Team records: Washington: 1-0 SU Chicago: 0-1 SU Washington most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After playing Chi Cubs are 4-6 After a win are 7-3 Chicago most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Washington are 4-6 After playing Washington are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs Washington is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games on the road Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Chi Cubs's last 12 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Washington Next up: Chi Cubs home to Washington, Sunday, April 8